So, we have the placements of Mars and Venus in your chart, which symbolize how you approach relationships. What energies you display, the actions you need to take, and energies you'll call towards you to fulfill your soul's intent. Let's say your Mars is at 27 degrees Aquarius in the 3rd house, and your Venus is hanging out at 12 degrees Cancer in the 8th house. Aside from the energy of these individual placements (sign, house, and aspects), the distance between these two will let you know if this way of relating is new, mature, wrapping up, or someplace in between for your soul. There are eight primary phases that carry a "mode of expression." To determine what phase Mars and Venus are in, you would start at the degree Mars is located and count (moving counter-clockwise) towards Venus. Once you know the degree of your Mars and Venus, here is a quick calculator to make things easier. Mars would go in the "Slower Moving Body" section and Venus in the "Faster Moving Body" section.
Using the example above, Mars and Venus would be right at the beginning of the Gibbous phase (135 degrees apart). Relating for you will have a Virgo quality. Self-analyzing and drawing criticism from others on areas you feel need adjustments. This phase interpretation also applies to composite charts (combining the natal chart of two people). This can be a powerful tool to help understand the dynamic present between you and another within your family or other close relationships. This phase can be determined even if the birth time is unknown. Knowing the phase your Mars/Venus is in and layering the phase of any close relationships will offer more context. As always, consciousness level and other factors contribute to how these are experienced and responded to.
With that, here is a brief description of what each phase means...
New Phase (0 - 45 degrees)
This would be indicative of Aries/Libra energy. The need to attract and participate in relationships with others representing different perspectives. This phase can mean that relationships may not have staying power for you until later in life due to the need for variety. Each experience gathers information to help you understand your own needs and desires.
In composite, both of you are trying to figure out the right way to engage with each other. This could mean the relationship may go through many twists and turns. The most important thing here is to be open, transparent, and support each other’s desires and independence.
Crescent Phase (45 - 90 degrees)
Taurus energy. What are my needs and values? Observing culturally acceptable ways of being in a relationship and relationship dynamics around you and possibly trying them on for size. Maybe you follow society… get married, have kids, buy the house with the picket fence in the friendly neighborhood, and at some point, realize… “This isn't doing it for me. I need more freedom.” This phase could mean that you'll need some time to step back from society/relationships and be on your own to understand and define what you value and truly need.
In composite, there may be a lot of Netflix and chill nights together. The desire to connect deeply and isolate yourself from society. This would be the territory where you may hear others saying, "Those two are inseparable!" It will be important to be mindful of maintaining individuality to avoid one or both of you losing your sense of self.
First Quarter Phase (90 - 135 degrees)
Here, you've had other lifetimes where you gained enough experience to know your needs and desires in relationships. Because of this, you may unconsciously feel a need to make sure that you don't backslide. When in a committed relationship, you may feel like you can never fully commit. A part of you always keeping your options open. Maybe an underlying fear of getting too close and losing your independence. Part of your path is to work on releasing this fear and understanding that the foundation you've laid for yourself will not be compromised.
In composite, hermit mode for both of you may be the deal. You are establishing independence from societal constructs. Lots of investment in getting to know each other and discovering what each of you brings to the relationship. The opportunity for a tremendous amount of growth through this partnership. The creation of a singular vision from your combined knowledge and experience. The intent, however, is for each of you to individualize this vision. Maybe you both share a passion for permaculture. Through dialogue and time spent with each other, you develop some out-of-the-box ideas that you both feel will significantly impact society. It will be necessary for each of you to establish your unique perspective and part in bringing that forward while supporting each other's independence. Any dominance by one partner will cause tension. There is potential here to become a power couple that sets an example for others.
Gibbous Phase (135 - 180 degrees)
Virgo energy. This is all about adjustments and refinement. Attracting others who will provide valuable feedback, although the perception may be that others are being too critical. If this is the case, it’s a safe bet that you are critical of yourself… which is reflected. This can cause a fair amount of tension in close relationships. The evolution is to remain open to feedback and be willing to adjust how you show up in relationships—being able to listen to the perspective of others. It will also require bringing awareness to areas where you are self-critical and begin to introduce acceptance and lenience for what you feel isn't right or perfect about yourself. Once you make that shift, you'll attract others that will accept all of you.
In composite, this can symbolize adjustments individually and to the relationship itself. An indicator that there will be some crisis encountered to cause reflection and re-orientation. If this is the case, it will be necessary to allow time, transparency, and reflection to bring to light the underlying cause of the crisis. If this is positively responded to, the relationship can continually re-invent itself. If not, there can be confusion, misunderstanding, projection, and a parting of ways.
Full Phase (180 - 225 degrees)
Here, we are in the territory of opposition. The intent here is to synthesize your own needs and desires with that of another. There can be periods of isolation and partnership. This phase indicates that you may have a firm sense of self which could mean being able to listen and give others what they need may take some time to work through. The tendency may be to project your own needs onto the other person rather than listening objectively and understanding their own needs and desires.
In composite, this can be a case where you may have had other lifetimes together where one of you sacrificed for the other. Because of this, there can be underlying friction within the relationship. Possibly even irrational projections or each of you simply digging your heels in and not willing to budge on your perspective. It will be important to listen objectively and support each other’s independent needs and desires. If this can be accomplished, there is potential for a fulfilling partnership. After all, your souls know each other well ;)
Disseminating Phase (225 - 270 degrees)
Not much to say here other than you more than likely have your shit together ;). You incarnated with a solid understanding of who you are, what you bring to the table, what you need, and what you desire in relationships. Because of this, you'll be able to attract others vibrating at a similar frequency.
In composite, this can indicate a harmonious and balanced exchange. Both can listen, understand and support each other’s needs.
Last Quarter Phase (270 - 315 degrees)
This phase holds Jupiter-type energy. Your soul is entering a phase where you desire to let go of thoughts, beliefs, and ways of being that you've already experienced—understanding your existence from a higher perspective. Participation in consensus reality starts losing its appeal, so you can find yourself moving further and further away. Possibly times of isolation as you attempt to figure out how to reorient yourself. It will be essential to align yourself with others on a similar path or those who can support and encourage your expansion. Any relationships that cannot do this will not be sustainable.
In composite, this can indicate that you two are no strangers. You may have had many other lifetimes together and are now entering a phase where you're both looking to expand consciousness. A keen focus on the meaning of your existence and contributing to the large whole. Listening, understanding, and supporting one another is the name of the game here. If one of you feels like the other is not expanding at the same rate, there can be tension and the potential to go off in separate directions.
Balsamic Phase (315 - 360 degrees)
Inwardly directed Pisces energy is in full effect here. I get the image of a monk for this one ;). Most relationships you engage in will be repeats from other lifetimes. The desire to "wrap up" anything that may have been left undone. Constant introspection and a deep desire to connect to your higher self/guides. Sustained relationships will likely be with others who have this same phase in their natal charts or other indicators of balsamic phase energies—things like a prominent Neptune placement, heavy Pisces, or twelfth house energy. There is potential here for disillusionment…connecting to others, teachings, or concepts that feel like they hold ultimate meaning but, over time, dissolve or fade away. Here, think of it as preparing to sell your house to move to another part of the world. Getting rid of belongings, cleaning, saying goodbye to friends and family, and preparing to start life again.
In composite, like the last quarter phase, you are no stranger to one another. Probably have had many lifetimes with one another, so now it's time to wrap things up and prepare for a new cycle. The intent is to conclude any dynamics at play in other lifetimes. The trick here is that these dynamics may not be known because they took place in other lifetimes. You may have some internal conflict or struggle that cannot be defined within the context of the relationship in this lifetime. Having this info can help provide some perspective. It will be important to be transparent, listen, support, and provide the needed space to each other to work through any difficulties. Maybe past life regression therapy may help?
All the best,
Keith
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